One down, two more to go. Two more Pilates babies that is! Ariadne made her way “down and out” to greet the world and her proud parents. Two more studio mom’s are still scooping “in and up” as they stretch and strengthen; awaiting the arrival of their precious bundles.
Yes, Anya is still rocking the Open Mat and Magic Circle classes and my third (albeit, anonymous) mom-to-be is still working her body with the Pilates apparatus and I am so very proud to be supporting each of them in the development of their new families.
Maybe you have seen MariaElena working her body in recent months via my recent post. Maybe you have seen her in the Green Kitchen Restaurant – right up till her doctor told her to “go home, rest and wait.”
Well, for MariaElena, the wait was over on December 1st after several long hours of labor, Ariadne Katherine Toledo was born 12/1/13 @ 5:37am and weighed in at 6lbs 14oz. Yeah!!
I know she will get a kick out seeing herself in her final workout on November 8, 2013, a little more than 30 days before Ariadne’s arrival. There is no question we worked that hour – even I was breathless at times – and no question that her stamina, strength and willpower took her through the long hours of labor.
Anya is showing a lot more and we know she is also expecting a little girl to round out her current brood of boys. Stay tuned for more updates, pictures and good news.
Congratulations to all …MariaElena, the finisher of the 9-month race…. and to those still on the track!
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Gina Jackson, is a classically trained Pilates Teacher and has been teaching along the Gold Coast of Hudson and Bergen County, NJ for the past fifteen+ years.
Certified by Power Pilates of New York, Gina has trained with Master Teachers Bob Liekens, Susan Moran and Brett Howard; loved workshop training with Cary Regan and Blossom Leilani-Crawford and has particularly enjoyed listening to the personal stories as told by Pilates Elders, Kathy Grant and Lolita San Miguel.
An active teacher and blogger, Gina manages a private personal training business supporting a myriad of clients, teaching all to honor their health, strength and life with the principles of Pilates at its core.